HC Deb 19 June 1984 vol 62 c112W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish in the Official Report the value of student grants in real terms since 1980, using 100 as a base in 1980.

Mr. Brooke

The information requested is as follows:

Academic Year Ordinary maintenance grant* Percentage value in real terms†
£ (September 1980=100)
1980–81 1,430 100.00
1981–82 1,535 96.30
1982–83 1,595 93.30
1983–84 1,660 92.40
* For undergraduate students living in halls or lodgings, other than London.
† Percentage change in grant divided by percentage change in the retail price index (RPI).